One for the Chipper Your live undecorated Christmas tree can be recycled at any Carroll County convenience Center beginning Dec. 26th. Also they can be recycled on Jan 9th at The Home Depot in Carrollton or Villa Rica from 9-3 or brought to the Gold Dust Park in Villa Rica or the Villa Rica Civic Center and Sports Complex from Jan. 4-15 from 8-1 daily.  For more information call 678-890-2361.

Martin Luther King Parade and Celebration in Carrollton. Set up for the parade begins at 8 am and the parade will begin at 10 am.  This years theme is Multicultural People Bringing About Diversity and Unity. Parade lineup location is US Hwy 27 near the Dairy Queen. Floats are encouraged and will be judged based on the theme. All floats must be set up by 9 am. Entry fees per float $45, per vehicle $35. Early registration is encouraged, but will be available the day of the event. Mail all entries to NAACP Carroll County Branch, P.O. Box 1437, Carrollton GA. For entry forms or for more information call 678-890-2343 or 770-834-6539.

Citizen's Academy Time: 6-8 PM and meets on Thursdays for 10 weeks. 30 spots available. Sign up at Police Dept.  Our academy will introduce you to our officers and many of them will talk about their areas of expertise. Some of the subjects to be covered are: firearms, traffice enforcement, crime scene, investigations, etc.  Participants will be allowed to ride along with officers on patrol and see what we see firsthand. We will also go to the firearms range and you can shoot if you want to, but it's not mandatory. You can try your hand with our Laser and see how we determine if a person is speeding or not. Learn firsthand how DUI impairs your driving through our "Drunk Goggles" and a golf cart on a course.  If you want more information, please call the Police Dept.: 770-834-4451. For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/429882/

 Empty Bowls 11am to 2pm at the Ag Center. Benefit for Carroll County Soup Kitchen. www.carrollcountyemptybowls.com

 

 

 

1st through May 31st Great America Clean Up For more information go to www.keepcarrollbeautiful.org

13th Community Yard Sale Time: 8am - 2pm at East Carrollton Park Front Parking Lot. Setup fee is $15 for each parking space you use. Bring your own tables or rent tables for $5 each. Clothing, toys, furniture, crafts, houshold items, bedding, tools, sporting supplies, anything is good taste- NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES CAN BE SOLD! Contact: East Carrollton Recreation Center: 770-834-1127. Deadline: March 13 or when all spaces are full.  Rain date is March 20th.

18th-21st & 25-28th The Musical Peter Pan Times: 18-20th and 25th -27th: 7:00 pm and both Sundays 2:00 pm. Tickets: $10 at the Cultural Arts Center Theatre. Contact: 770-838-1083 for more information. www.cpracad.org

20th 3rd Annual Prance Your Paws for a Cause 10-2 at the Vplex. Call: Christy Loper at 770-830-5111 for more information or email christy_loper(at)ucbi.com . Fun for the whole family! Micro-chipping clinic, obedience training, children activities, live radio remote with B92 Country radio, door prizes, food and much more. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Hosted by United Community Bank's Junior Board of Directors. Weight categories, trophies, ribbons and Best in Show- Dog registration fee is $15 by March 10; $20 after. Vendor booths 10x10 $40 by March 8; $45 after. Event website: www.pranceyourpaws.com 

27th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 10:00am at the Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex. Children ages 8 and under can visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a free breakfast. You must pre-register at Gold Dust Park. Limited to the first 50 registrants. 
27th  Annual Easter Egg Hunt Annual Easter Egg Hunt FREE!
This event takes place Saturday, March 27, at 12:00 noon sharp until 2:00pm at the Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex football field. Each child must bring his/her own sack. Children ages 12 and under are invited to join us for this event. Come enjoy face painting, prize eggs, a moonwalk, inflatable slides and games.

27th Georgia Power Plant Wansley Fishing Tournament to benefit the March of Dimes. For more information , contact George Walker: 877-245-5361

Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeshore Park in Carrollton from 11:00 am to noon. Over 5,000 eggs. Ages: walking to 12 yr. Free to all participants.

26th-27th  Villa Rica 1st UMC Kid's Consignment sale Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 to 12. There will be clothing, toys, games, shoes, baby equipment and much more. For more information: fumconsignment(at)bellsouth.net.

26th Three Billy Goats Gruff at UWG's Townsend Center. Time: 7:30 pm. Call 678-839-4722 for tickets.

12th Georgia Power Plant Wansley Golf Tournament to benefit the March of Dimes at Oak Mountain Golf Course. For more information, please contact David Lassetter: 770-854-3258

16th Lions Club Barbecue Tickets may be purchased from  any Carrollton Lions Club member. Pick up is at lunchtime at the Ag Center; 900 Newnan Rd.

17th  E-Recycling Event www.keepcarrollbeautiful.org

17th March of Dimes March for Babies at the Georgia Power Plant Wansley Recreation Area. Registration and team photos begin at 8 am and the walk at 9 am. Individuals, family teams and company teams are all welcome. For more information constact :706-845-0708 or cstarling(at)marchofdimes.com

22nd Children's Hour Spring Concert Time: 6:00 pm at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center Theatre. Free www.cpracad.org        

23rd Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament to benefit local charities wil be held at Oak Mountain Golf Course. Last year of $2600 was donated to Hospice, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Carrollton Sav-A-Life, and the Carroll County Emergency Shelter. We are asking local businesses to support us by either sponsoring a hole( $75), a team or donating coupons, gift certificates, or other items that can be given out as prizes to participants. Contact: Les Hubl 770-809-9497 or lhubl(at)yahoo.com

24th  20th Annual Bluegrass Springfest  Where: Gold Dust Park in Villa Rica on Hwy. 61. Time: 10 am - 4:00 pm.  Activities for the whole family. Please contact Courtney Powell for vendor information: 770-459-7011

24th 5th Annual West Georgia Spring Dairy Goat Show Goats must be in place by 8:00 am. Early arrivals may begin after 2:00 on Friday, Apr.23rd. Showmanship begins at 9:00 am. Senior Doe Show begins immediately after. Forms and show info are online at the Georgia Dairy Goat Breeders Association website. Please direct questions to Autumn Eidson at 770-537-2778.

24th Georgia Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase  The showcase begins at 3:00 pm and features art and music showcase winners from Kiwanis Clubs throughout the state. This is a one-day competition and students will be competing for $15,000 in college scholarships that are sponsored by the Georgia Kiwanis District Foundation. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and students.

25th Pilot Club of Carrollton 15th Annual Spring Tour of Homes Time: 1-5 pm
For sponsorship information contact: Angela Mehaffey: 770-834-9563 or amehaffe(at)westga.edu  Monies raised to benefit community projects.

30th - 1st A Tribute to the Rat Pack the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. & Friends  Friday: 7:30 pm and Saturday 4 and 7:30 pm at the Carrollton Cutural Arts Center Theatre with Charles Allen, Conductor.  Purchase tickets for $10 at the Center or call 770-838-1083 for credit card orders. 

30- May 2 West Georgia Home & Garden Expo Where: Douglasville Pavilion; 2840 Chapel Hill Rd. (one block south of I-20 at exit 36). "Sneak a Peak Preview" book early for a 10% discount. Contact Chris Collier: whba(at)bellsouth.net or 678-715-0904

1st- Market Square/25th Mayfest 2010 Time: 9:30am to 4:30 pm. Location: Adamson Square in downtown Carrollton. Annual arts and crafts festival hosted by Carrollton's Mainstreet Program. The event features local artists, craft vendors, food, live entertainment and a children's village. All ages welcome. mainstreet(at)carrollton-ga.gov  Carrollton Main Street 770-832-6901

8th Master Gardener Plant Sale
Where: 900 Newnan Road - Ag Center, Carrollton.  Time: 9 -12 pm. Buy plants grown by Master Gardners and recieve growing advice as well. This is one of the biggest events for the CCMGA and proceeds fund all of the dirverse programs run by the association throughout the year.  For more information: 770-836-8546

8th Villa Rica Amphitheater Grand Opening  Time: 5:30-8:30 pm
Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting
Activities for kids including inflatables, face painting and balloon art
Great Food
Entertainment:
Opening Band: Forty Years Later
classic rock
Headline Band: LEAGUE OF DECENCY
Atlanta-based musical group performing blues, jazz, Latin and original music (4-piece band w/female vocalist)
http://www.leagueofdecency.com/

15th FREE Canning Workshop at the Ag-Center; Time: 1-4 pm Learn what to do with your vegetables when its time to harvest. FACS County Extension Agent Michelle Lewis will focus on the use of pressure canner cookers. Seatin is limited to the first 50 persons, so please RSVP to 770-836-8546. The popular cookbook, "So Easy to Preserve" will be on sale during the program.

21st FUNcert Friday Time: 7-9 pm

Friday + Fun + Concert (FUNcert Friday)
With summer just around the corner, join us as we welcome warmer weather to Villa Rica.
The Del Baroni Orchestra is a 10-piece band. The band plays classic rock, motown, pop, latin, disco, country, and ethnic music, including a half-hour hora
medley.
Have a listen and learn more about this band by visiting http://www.delbaroni.com/

5th Free Summer Concert in downtown Villa Rica 7:30-9:30 pm

LOLA GULLEY
http://www.lolagulley.com/fr_index.c

Join us at historic downtown Villa Rica's new amphitheater for an evening of great entertainment.
**Bring your lawn chairs and blankets**

12th Beach Blanket Theater This event takes place at 7:00pm at the Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex football field. Come enjoy a movie with family and friends. There will be concessions, face painting, a moonwalk, inflatable slides and other activities for youth.

19th Beach Blanket Theater This event takes place at 7:00pm at the Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex football field. Come enjoy a movie with family and friends. There will be concessions, face painting, a moonwalk, inflatable slides and other activities for youth.

21st Inspiration Station Weeklong Workshop for kids at UWG's Townsend Center. Registar early: 678-839-4722

25-26th  Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace and Gospel Heritage Festival
Come and enjoy jazz, gospel, blues and BBQ.  Begins on Friday night at 7:30-9:30  with a blues concert at Gold Dust Park and continues on Saturday at 3:30 with a gospel sing at Mt. Prospect Baptist Church and end Saturday night with blues, fireworks and BBQ.  Contact: 678-697-7684

 

26th Free Vegetable Gardening 102 Workshop 9:30-12:30 at the Ag Center; 900 Newnan Rd. A follow-up to the extremely popular 101 workshop with advice on diseases, pests and other problems for more advanced gardeners. Limit of 100 persons so RSVP to 770-836-8546

3rd 4th Annual Fireworks Display : 6:00pm until fireworks end. A live band will perform from 8:00pm until the fireworks display begins. Enjoy face painting, inflatable slides, the full Atlanta Braves Mobile Experience, hot air balloon tethered rides and more. Limited parking will be available at the park. There are several large parking lots in the vicinity. Concession stands will be available at the park for refreshments. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy the evening. Come be a part of the largest fireworks display in West Georgia at the Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex.

4th July  Celebration  Place: Carrollton City School Complex. Entertainment: 7:30 pm  Fireworks: 9:30 pm

10th Villa Rica Summer Concert (all girl band)  Time 7:30 -9:30 pm

BROADband
http://www.thebroadbandgirls.com/

Join us at historic downtown Villa Rica's new amphitheater for an evening of great entertainment.
**Bring your lawn chairs and blankets**

17th Free Composting Workshop Time: 2-3:30 pm at the Ag Center; 900 Newnan Rd. Learn how to harness the power of natural microorganisms to transform lawn clippins and kitchen waste into what veteran gardeners call black gold! Taught by Wendy Crager of the Rolling Hills Resource Conservation and Development Council. Limit 200 persons so RSVP  to 770-836-8546.

 7th Bowdon Founders Day For more information contact: 770-258-8980

7th Free Summer Concert in Villa Rica Time 7:30-9:30

TROPICAL STEEL VIBES
http://www.bandsatlanta.com/newsite/tropicalsteelvibes/artists_page.php?actOn=rem&Istr=Tropical_Steel_Vibes&Iurl=www.bandsatlanta.com/newsite/tropicalsteelvibes/artists_page.php


Join us at historic downtown Villa Rica's new amphitheater for an evening of great entertainment. **Bring your lawn chairs and blankets**

 

Villa Rica 1st UMC Kid's Consignment sale Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 to 12. There will be clothing, toys, games, shoes, baby equipment and much more. For more information: vrfumconsignment(at)bellsouth.net.

11th Villa Rica Gold Rush Festival

In historic downtown Villa Rica

8:00 am: 5K Road Race
10:00am: Parade
9:00-4:00pm: Arts & Crafts
6:30-9:30pm: Concert & Street Dance

11th Bands, Burgers, & Books Benefit for the Ferst Foundation for Childhoo Literacy.  Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Carroll County Ag Center, 900 Newnan Rd.  $20 admission and $ 10 for children 12 & under. Music, Food and Fun for the whole family. Come out and support childhood litercy in Carroll County. Tickets available at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. To purchase an ad in the Benefit Program Guide contact: Martha Thurman at 770-832-8962 or Sylvian Spangler: sylvana_shalibiz(at)yahoo.com or 770-378-8462.

18th 25th Annual Roopville Homecoming Festival 10 am Parade with festivities all day until 6 pm Contact: 404-210-7062 for more information.

16th Taste of Carrollton  Time: 5:30 to 8 pm  Location: Adamson Square in downtown Carrollton. This event is an opportunity for the community to sample some of the finest restaurants Carrollton has to offer.  All ages welcome. Rain date: Sept. 24th  mainstreet(at)carrollton-ga.gov

2nd  Mount Zion Founders Day Contact: 770-832-1622

Carrollton Civic Woman's Club Salad Luncheon Time: 11:30-1:00pm at Carrollton First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 206 Newnan St., Carrollton. Tickets: $10.00. Purchase your ticket from a club member or at the door. Carryouts available. Also enjoy our Silent Auction & Bake Sale, 10:30-1:00 pm. Proceeds to benefit CCWC Community Projects. Susan Smith: 770-838-1016.

9th-10th Fine Arts Mecca Festival  at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center from 10 am to 5 pm. Approximately 80 artists, plus live entertainment and free children's exhibits. Contact: 770-838-1083 or plewis(at)carrollton-ga.gov or www.cprcad.org/cultural_arts.html for a complete listing of events.

 

9th Whitesburg Octoberfest Arts and Crafts Festival Time: 9 am to 6 pm  Location: Whitesburg Recreation Center, 50 Booster Field Dr. in Whitesburg.  This year’s show will feature arts and crafts from vendors all over the Southeast. In addition, there will be entertainment, food, children’s events and even prizes!  Whitesburg is located in West Georgia only 45 miles Southwest of Atlanta.  We look forward to seeing you there.

21st Annual Carroll County Methamphetamine Summit Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please registar on the website: www.carrollmeth.org  Place: Midway Macedonia Church in Villa Rica. If you would like to have a booth the cost is $30. Contact Jill: 678-839-0641 or jillhend(at)westga.edu. If you would like to be a sponsor  you may also contact Jill at the above email or phone. 

 West Feorgia Fall Fair  Armbands will be Monday-Thursday $15; Friday-Sunday $20. For vendor space please call: 770-834-2835. Pageants to be held on Saturdays. For more information about the pageants: Lawana at 770-834-2564 or forms available: www.galaxypagentproductions.com

Annual Fall Hair Ball Time: 7-10 pm Where: Uncorked at Plates on the Square.  A fun showcase of local salon talent and presentation of grants collected by the Power of the Purse to benefit women of Carroll, Haralson, and Heard counties. Heavy hors d'oeuvres provided alon with a cash bar. Tickets available at Indulge Salon & Day Spa. Cost: $10 per person. Contact: 770-838-9095 for more information or to showcase your style

21st-23rd Ag Heritage Days  Contact Ian: 770-836-8546

30th Villa Rica Downtown Trick or Treat

First, meet at historic downtown Villa Rica's new amphitheater for our 1st annual Pumpkin Patch Parade. ("Parents" and children dress in costume.) Trick-or-treat throughout downtown then return to the amphitheater for hay rides and roasting marshmallows.
Plan to stay downtown for dinner and eat at one of our family-owned restaurants.

 30th Tiny Tots Halloween Extravaganza Time: 10;00am to 12:30 pm Location: Adamson Square in downtown Carrollton and at the Cultural Arts Center. Families are invited to Trick or Treat on the square.  There will also be food, games, a costume contest, pumpkin carving contest and slides.  Children of all ages welcome.  No rain date. mainstreet(at)carrollton-ga.gov

6th 3rd Annual Pet Parade

Join us at historic downtown Villa Rica's new amphitheater at 10:00am for games, contests and our ever-so-popular "pet parade". Show off your little darlings and visit with other pet lovers who live throughout the city.
To participate or for more info, contact Cindy Britt at:
Village Frame & Trophy Shop
120 W. Montgomery Street
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770-456-4224 - work

Villageframe1(at)bellsouth.net

Plan to eat breakfast/lunch downtown at one of our
family-owned restaurants.

Annual-Suits & Sequins Gala to benefit the local foster children this Christmas through the Carroll County Foster Parents Association. Tickets: $50 per person. Contact Pam Brascho for information on sponcerships and tickets: 770-316-1611 or pam(at)subluxation.com 

A Night In Lights ! to benefit Carroll Rape Crisis Center.  Tickets: $50 per person. Time 7:00-10:00 pm. Where: Sunset Hills Country Club. A live and silent auction of themed Christmas trees and holiday wreaths. Music provided by Terry Lowry. Includes heavy hors'd'oeuvres and complimentary cocktail. For tickets or more information contact: 770-834-8905

2nd Holiday Wishes Christmas Parade Parade begins at 5:30 pm. The best place for viewing the parade is on Adamson Square in downtown Carrollton.  The parade consists of floats and representatives from local stores, restaurants, civic organizations and schools. mainstreet(at)carrollton-ga.gov

4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Arrival of Santa in Villa Rica 

Join us at historic downtown Villa Rica's new amphitheater at 6:00pm for the arrival of Santa and Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy live entertainment, merchant "Cookie Exchange" and roasting marshmallows. **Free** hot chocolate will be provided to everyone. Concessions will be open for coffee and other snacks and drinks.
Plan to stay downtown for dinner at one of our family-owned restaurants.

  Children's Hour Holiday Concert Time: 6:00 pm at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in the Danny N. Mabry Theatre. Free